Youth Inspiration Nation Inc

Grades 6–8

Youth Inspiration Nation is a nonprofit organization that provides a free, aviation focused STEM education program for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged youth. Through hands-on lessons, state-of-the-art flight simulators, and real world aviation experiences, students learn the science of flight, explore careers in aviation and STEM, and build confidence, focus, and problem solving skills. By using aviation as a gateway to learning, Youth Inspiration Nation inspires young people to dream bigger, believe in themselves, and see new possibilities for their future.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

Fewer Than 100

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Local

STATE(S) COVERED

California

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Counseling / Assessments

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Educators, Professional, Basic Career Exploration Tools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Female Learners, Low-income / FRPL Eligible, Other, Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Supply Chain & Transportation

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Nationwide

Local, National, Statewide

CASEL has helped grow social and emotional learning from a promising theory to an essential part of education. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in SEL, we are uniquely positioned to evaluate programming, curate research, inform legislation, and partner on implementation. Whether we are sharing what we've learned through an academic journal or supporting partner schools districts, all of our efforts are unified by a commitment to evidenc-based SEL to support all students' learning and development.

Available in: Nationwide

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5